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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.52, 35,459.40 and 10,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.52, 35,459.40 and 10,484.72 is: 15,729.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.52 : 35,459.40 = 10,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.52/35,459.40 = 10,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.52x = 35,459.40 × 10,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.52x = 371,781,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,781,880.37/23,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,729.79

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